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About

Blackwell ward sits within the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, historically centred around its former mining village. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities serving its population. The landscape includes open fields and former industrial land, reflecting its economic transition.

A notable local landmark is the Blackwell Millennium Green, a community-managed open space created on reclaimed land. The ward maintains strong social connections, with several clubs and associations active in the village hall. It is positioned near the main A6175 road, providing a direct link to larger towns like Chesterfield.

Area overview

On average Blackwell has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwell is £47,134 per year. There are 3 schools in Blackwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackwell is home to around 4,271 people, with a population density of about 607.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackwell Population
4,271
Population density
607.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.48(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.66(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-25%)
Public order
3.28(-53%)
Other theft
2.81(-52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,127
96.63%
Other White
49
1.15%
Other Asian
14
0.33%
Irish
13
0.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.3%
Total population: 4,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
896
24.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
719
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
674
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
554
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 3,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
788
41.23%
Owns with a mortgage
589
30.82%
Social rents from council
294
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.78%
Total households: 1,911

Property prices in Blackwell

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Blackwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£261,248
Semi-Detached26£145,000
Terraced9£150,000

10 years median price trend in Blackwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwell.

All postcodes in Blackwell

DE555JX

Cambridge Street

DE555PE

Pasture Lane

DE555TP

Alfreton Road

DE555TY

Littlemoor Lane

DE555JY

Fordbridge Lane

DE555JG

Primrose Hill

DE555AT

School Close

DE555SN

Moor Farm Close

DE555UN

Strutt Close

DE555SL

School Close

DE555LL

Hardwick Close

DE555UA

Dale Avenue

DE555HZ

Cragg Lane

DE555SH

Charnwood Crescent

DE555TR

Alfreton Road

DE555AD

Pettifor Terrace

DE555HT

New Lane

DE555TB

Priory Way

DE555TS

North Street

DE555JN

Alfreton Road

DE555UL

St Werburgh'S View

DE555HQ

Pasture Lane

DE555JW

Cromwell Avenue

DE555SD

Huthwaite Lane

DE555TH

New Street

DE555AR

Ashover View

DE555HE

Woburn Close

DE555HR

Hilcote Lane

DE555TX

Newlands Crescent

DE555UF

Metro Avenue

DE555JJ

Gloves Lane

DE555UE

Sandwood Close

DE555HS

Hilcote Lane

DE555TG

Bamford Street

DE555BB

Homestead Mews

DE555JS

Central Drive

DE555TF

Crich View

DE555AQ

Church Close

DE555LP

Westfield Drive

DE555HH

The Ridge

DE555TA

Thurgaton Way

DE555BE

Oak View

DE555DF

Blackwell

DE555HD

Glinton Avenue

DE555HF

Oak Tree Road

DE555HJ

The Paddock

DE555HY

Huthwaite Lane

DE555UG

Devonshire Drive

DE555JE

Primrose Hill

DE555HL

Fairfield Avenue

DE555AH

Alfreton Road

DE555JL

Victoria Drive

DE555TD

Fen Close

DE555NS

Berristow Lane

DE555SA

Wire Lane

DE555JF

Primrose Hill

DE555HN

Church Hill

DE555JP

Wilson Avenue

DE555TE

Main Street

DE555UQ

Manor Close

DE555AL

Park Mill Drive

DE555LD

Church View

DE555LW

Recreation Close

DE555HB

Pendean Close

DE555HX

Huthwaite Lane

DE555UH

Weavers Court

DE555JR

The Ridge

DE555SJ

Red Barn Close

DE555AX

Helpston Close

DE555GY

Whites Lane

DE555TQ

Alfreton Road

DE555AA

Tibshelf Road

DE555AW

Tomlinson Close

DE555BH

Dodgewell Close

DE555GX

Whites Lane

DE555JT

Oxford Street

DE555TT

South Street

DE555TU

Glen Close

DE555SE

Sherwood Street

DE555AF

Tibshelf Road

DE555AJ

Alfreton Road

DE555SG

Newtonwood Lane

DE555UB

Hallfield Road

DE555JQ

Deamon Street

DE555HW

Cokefield Terrace

DE555AS

Sidings Way

DE555UD

Pennine Close

DE555HG

Waterloo Close

DE555TN

Cragg Lane

DE555TW

Meadow Grove

DE555BL

Chapel Close

DE555JU

Gladstone Avenue

DE555JZ

Alfreton Road

DE555TJ

Green Close

DE555HA

Fern Bank Avenue

DE555AE

Alport Terrace

DE555AG

Alfreton Road

DE555TL

Hall Lane

DE555SB

Charnwood Crescent

DE555HU

New Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.